Schraubenzieher, Schraubendreher, Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher #vocab (Podcast S02E20)
- Author
- Mark Rösler: deutscher Muttersprachler & Deutschlehrer, Genießer des Lebens und Philosoph
- Published
- Mon 26 Mar 2018
- Episode Link
- https://authenticgermanlearning.com/schraubenzieher-schraubendreher-kreuzschlitzschraubendreher-bedeutung-podcast/
Today, we talk about the German words “Schraubenzieher”, “Schraubendreher” and “Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher”. What do “Schraubenzieher”, “Schraubendreher” and “Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher” mean?
screwdriverNoun, mHyphenationSchrau·ben·zie·her, plural: Schrau·ben·zie·her
Meaning[1] tool for tightening or loosening screws
Synonym[1] screwdriver
(Source: Wiktionary)
crosstip screwdriver, cross slot screwdriver, Phillips screwdriverNoun, mHyphenationKreuz·schlitz·schrau·ben·dre·her, plural: Kreuz·schlitz·schrau·ben·dre·her
Meaning[1] Screwdriver for screws with cross slits, meaning two slits in the shape of a cross
Synonym[1] Phillips screwdriver
Personal Remarks It’s a long word, but it becomes easier if you break it into individual words or syllables.
